representations stating that as per the policy/guidelines and SOPs maintained by the BSF, CRPF, SSB, and ITBP, weight was not to be considered as disqualification at the PST stage but was a disqualification at medical examination stage. The disqualified candidates had enclosed a proforma in support. However it was unclear which CAPFs had used the proforma, and in which examination. This proforma had not been circulated with the SOP dated 1st July, 2014, for LDCE to be conducted for Assistant Commandant (GD). This letter also made reference to earlier LDCE conducted for Assistant Commandant (GD) stating the "same procedure had been adopted". Ministry of Home Affairs was required to clarify whether weight would be a ground for disqualification at the PST stage or the medical examination stage. Another clarification sought was, whether an appeal would lie before a Review Medical Board, which would consider cases of error of judgment. The letter indicated that the clarifications were required for disposal of the representations or appeals of the candidates. 16. Ministry of Home Affairs vide letter dated 13th October, 2014 clarified that the weight would be considered for disqualification at the PST stage. Another letter dated 14th October, 2014 followed reiterating the said position. It was also stated that the decision of the Appellate Authority would be final and no second appeal would lie. 17. Consequent to the said clarification, the Assistant Director vide letter dated 14th October, 2014, had asked CAPFs to direct candidates disqualified in PST due to weight to report to Appellate Authority on 21st October, 2014 for re-measurement of weight.
